Raise and support the vehicle safely. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Before removing the driveshaft from the front axle yoke, mark the yoke and driveshaft so that they can be reassembled in the same relative position, thus eliminating driveshaft imbalance.

Disconnect the driveshaft from the front axle yoke.

Remove the disc brake calipers and support the caliper on the vehicle's frame rail.

Remove the cotter pin and nut retaining the steering linkage to the spindle. Disconnect the linkage from the spindle.

The axle arm assembly must be supported on the jack throughout spring removal and installation and must not be permitted to hang by the brake hose. If the length of the brake hose is not sufficient to provide adequate clearance for the removal and installation of the spring, the caliper must be removed.

Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the shock absorber from the radius arm bracket.

Remove the stud and bolts that connect the radius arm bracket and radius arm to the axle arm. Remove the bracket and radius arm.

Remove the pivot bolt securing the right handle axle arm assembly to the crossmember. Remove the keystone clamps securing the axle shaft boot from the axle shaft slip yoke and axle shaft and slide the rubber boot over. Disconnect the right driveshaft from the slip yoke assembly. Lower the jack and remove the right axle arm assembly.

Position another jack under the differential housing. Remove the bolt that connects the left axle arm to the crossmember. Lower the jacks and remove the left axle arm assembly.

To install:

Position the under the left axle arm assembly. Raise the axle arm until the arm is in position in the left pivot bracket. Install the nut and bolt and tighten to 120-150 ft. lbs. (163-203 Nm).

Do not remove the jack from under the differential housing at this time.

Place new keystone clamps for the axle shaft boot on the axle shaft assembly. Position the right axle arm on a jack and raise the right axle arm so the right driveshaft slides onto the slip yoke stub shaft and the axle arm is in position in the right pivot bracket. Install the nut and bolt and tighten to 120-150 ft. lbs. (163-203 Nm).

Do not remove the jack from the right axle arm at this time.

Position the radius arm and front bracket on the axle arms. Install a new stud and nut on the top of the axle and radius arm assembly and tighten to 160-220 ft. lbs. (217-298 Nm). Install the bolts in the front of the bracket and tighten to 27-37 ft. lbs. (37-50 Nm).

Install the seat, spacer retainer and coil spring on the stud and nut. Raise the jack to compress the coil spring. Install the nut and tighten to 70-100 ft. lbs. (95-135 Nm).

Connect the shock absorber to the axle arm assembly. Install the nut and tighten to 42-72 ft. lbs. (57-97 Nm).

Connect the tie rod ball joint to the spindle. Install the nut and tighten to 50-75 ft. lbs. (68-101 Nm).